Question

what is volcanic cone?

Answer 1

Answer:

volcanic cone means that was the magma chamber of the volcano

Answer 2

Volcanic cone are conical mountains formed due to volcanic activity.

Explanation:

• Successive eruptions from a single vent results in the accumulation of volcanic material around it.
• Conical mountains are formed in this way are called volcanic cones.
• Volcanic cones are of three types:-

1. Cinder cones
2. Lava cones
3. Composite cones

• Cinder cones- These are steep sided volcanic cones which are built up of fragmentary material,mostly cinders.

• Lava cones-Lava cones are composed mainly of solidified lava flows.They are much flatter than cinder cones.
• Composite cones-These cones are composed of alternate layers of pyroclastic mineral and solidified lava - flows.Composite cones usually have a steep summit and rather gently sloping flaks.